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I. Introduction: attention-getter/hook
a. Setting the scene/background information
i. Who, what, when/where, and why
b. Claim
II. Topic sentence: Main idea of this paragraph
a. Supporting sentence
b. Supporting sentence: Evidence
c. Supporting sentence: Reasoning
d. Clincher sentence: reiterate your point or transition
III. Conclusion
a. Restate your topic and WHY it is important.
b. Restate your claim.
c. Address opposing viewpoints and explain why readers should align with your position.
d. Call for action or overview future research possibilities.